Top Wedding Design 2009

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THE PRE-OWNED GOWN OPTION

Pre-owned Wedding Dresses.com Want a top-of-the-line couture look on your wedding day but don't think you can shell out the bucks for a  designer label?  Well, check out these gowns from Pre-owned Wedding Dresses.com where you can actually order online.  You can also visit consignment a bridal shop. Now if the word 'consignment' conjours images of 1980s gowns full of the usual pouf and paste of

BLUSHING BRIDE

Credits: Olivia Leigh, W. Scott Chester Photography, Marla Aufmuth, Orchard Cove Photography, Myrtle & Marjoram, Koelle Art via Poppytalk, Dollface StudioSpecial thanks to Shana Wilson over at SMP Style Circle for putting together these delicate Spring inspirations for us.  Particularly love the gossamer feel of all the apparel shown here.  You can find all kinds of chic and cutting edge ideas

VINTAGE SUNSET

I hope this board inspires a vintage feeling in all of you looking toward a Gatsbyesque or Hollywood style wedding.  The pale salmons and beiges suggest sepia tones evocative of the start of the last century when lace and intricate embroidery applications were more commonly used.  If you can find just one vintage item or accessory to work into your wedding day it will make a real difference

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ONCE UPON A TIME

One of the nicer aspects of aging would have to be 'remembering when' and actually seeing ads like these in daily papers back in the 1970s when  fashion illustrations were still the norm.  Thanks to Wendy Hartigan of Bridal Affairs in Philadelphia,we have these great fashion illustrations..  She sent me these clippings along with some editorials from Bride's from her mother's files. The above

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MEET ME IN THE PARK

CREDITSPhotography by: The Renegades: Larry Placido; Danielo, Ivan Yudhi,  Jeff Hoang, Diane Villanueva Photography, Martha BlanchfieldGowns and Veils:  Amy-Jo TatumMakeup: Aliya QaziPR: Martha BlanchfieldVenue: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CAModels: Jen and SujanGolden Gate Park in San Francisco is home to a couple of the the city's museums, the De Young and California Academy of Sciences. 

THE TRUTH ABOUT GOING VINTAGE

The above gown is from Amy-Jo Tatum's collection of authentic vintage gowns.  This one is from the 1960s Balenciaga era.  Photo by Lirette PhotographyIf you're flirting with the idea of wearing that dress from your favorite era, here's the lowdown: Many vintage clothing stores stock actual gowns from by-gone eras as well as ‘retro-inspired’ selections that are brand new. The bride in love with a

RAPSODY IN BLUE

While there are many shades of blue, these pewter and slightly aqua hues do inspire a light muted spring mood found in gardens and sea refuges. Adding light pastels and the texture of berries to your bouquet gives this floral piece real individuality . . .

MINIMALIST

 Bottega VenetaNot every dress out there is about flounce and bounce this season.  Strip away the ruffles and layers and these simple styles reflect the women who knows less is sometimes more and feels best in a dress that shows her off to the best advantageCalvin KleinEmilio Pucci.GianFranco Ferré.Luisa BeccariaYves Saint Laurent.Images courtesy iosposa.it

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HEART OF GOLD

Kudos to Naomi Goodman of Enchanted Dream Weddings and Affairs for giving us this stunning set of inspirations.  Old and new are fused together here to create a sense of the classic always having belonged to us no matter where we are in the portals of time . . . .

New Wedding Dress 2010: Swarovski Crystals Allure Bridals Clothing

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Funny Wedding Photos

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Britney Wedding Dress

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PUTTING TOGETHER A VINTAGE LOOK

These stunning vintage inspired gowns by Atelier Aimée Montenapoleone offer handmade touches in exqusite fabrics. Every gown you see here is created and produced at Atelier Aimée’s own workshops in Italy.  Aimée designers blend highly honed skills to create these gowns. Says Designer Lucia Zanotti,‘Each gown is like a painting and a sculpture together. First it is designed and then it is sculpted

SPRING GLOVE GLAM

Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal/Photo by Stephanie Williams Photography Whether crocheted shorties or long, opera length lending that aspect of drama—gloves are glamorous and really tie a bridal look together. Luckily there are no rules anymore about what sort of gloves you have to wear with your gown. You can go with the classic white and ivory or jazz up your look with any length, color, texture, even

Satin Wedding Dress

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HAIRRIFIC!: THE TREND TOWARD HAIR ART

 There's a trend toward innovative hairdressing whether you opt to ditch the veil or not. Once you've found your wedding dress, topping off your look is typically the next detail to dressing the part. Not every bride feels right doing the veil, some are going for smaller headpieces, hats or wearing nothing at all. For those of you skipping the cake top template of hairstyles, we have some

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DELECTABLE

For all those folks that claim my hats look good enough to eat, today the treat's on me.  If you have a sweet tooth for concoctions whipped up in poufs and froths, enjoy these visual pastries served up on platters.  I like to think of hats as topping off a look just like desert punctuates a good meal.  Bon Appetite . . . Most of these hats can be found in my Etsy Shop.  If you see a style you

THE CHIC REPORT

Not exactly a new feature but just wanted to make sure you don't miss out on all the great editorials we've done this season and all the seasons that have gone before us.  Check out the side bar where you'll find a link to The Chic Report.  After premiering on the Bride Chic Blog, each editorial feature will migrate to a permanent page and link.  This means if there was something you liked it

INSPIRATION SUNDAY

Photo by Star FormansourceThe Lady In PinkMe thinksPink is her favorite colorIn which, she isSo elegantly dressed.She is the grand dame, inPink sweater, Pink skirt, Pink coat, Pink hose, Pale shoesAnd pink pearls clipped in herPerfectly coifedChampagne colored hairAnd diamonds in her smile. A Poet Who Loves To Sing ....AlvesHolmes

Inexpensive Wedding Gown

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FASHION!

Thanks to Lauren over at SMP for creating this lovely Diva inspiration to get you thinking about a little color, texture and silhouette . . . .

£100,000 White Wedding Dress

What Daddy's little girl wants Daddy's little girl gets.So when Missy Quinn insisted on a big white wedding with her boyfriend, her father said Yes. It didn't matter that she was only 16 and the groom 17.Via

COUTURE REPORT: REEM ACRA SPRING 2011

The Spring 2011 Reem Acra collection is all about combining as much fabric and variety of techniques to one dress while retaining the simplicity . . . Go all out with fanned pleating, fabric florals, ruffles and touches of bling for which Reem Acra cut her teeth on in this industry.  Pictured here are but a few of the stunners you can see in this fascinating collectionImages courtesy Getty Images

Sleeves Wedding Dress

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PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT: REBECCA WILKOWSKI

Sarah and Anthony’s WeddingJanuary 31st, 2010Berkeley, CaliforniaCREDITSPhotography: Rebecca Wilkowski Certified Green PhotographyGown: SajaShoes - Christian Louboutin Florist - Darling Flower Shop Berkeley, CA Catering: Oliveto Oakland, CA – certified organic foodVenue - East Bay Botanical Gardens and the Claremont Resort Hotel and Spa Anthony and Sarah met in school, at the Art Institute of

BLUE CHIC

The peacock feather in the upper right has a certain eerie significance for me because I hail from Marin County , California.  No thanks to a pop culture documentary made in the 1980s, these plumes and Marin  are still synonymous in some circles for symbolizing decadence and self indulgence.  Despite this, the combos of color are magnificent and weave in beautifully with the true blue themed

PANTS CHIC

Brides continue to break tradition on all fashion fronts.  Because some women just can’t get into wearing a dress even on their wedding day, pantsuits are becoming a stylish alternative. Pant legs can vary from slim cigarette widths to wide culotte cuts.  If you're wearing a jacket with your suit, jacket styles are key to characterizing your look. Do you want the more open and romantic look of a

VERA DOES DAVID'S

Yup, you heard right, by early Spring 2011, Vera Wang will debut at David's Bridal with a collection of gowns under $1,500. Also in the works are bridal accessories, bridesmaid dresses and even shoes to be brought out in the future. It will be interesting to see if the level of fabrics and workmanship can come near that of which you find in her other collections and flagship store.  What are your

Shell Pink Wedding Dress

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TIED WITH A BOW . . .

Mauvey pinks and grays--how gorgeous.  Another fabulous set of inspirations from Naomi Goodman of Enchanted Dream Weddings and Affairs .  If blue is associated with calm and peace, these tones go there as well . . . in a different way.

Punjabi Wedding Dress

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NEW FEATURE: REAL BRIDES AND WEDDINGS

Check it out!  We have a  new feature on the side bar.  That's where you'll find a tribute to a few of the brides I've dressed alongside their grooms and a link to some great wedding day photos.  After making the debut on the Bride Chic Blog, each Real Brides and Weddings feature will make the move to a permanent page and link, making it easier for you to keep checking back if there was something

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PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT: JEFF COOKE

DE ANNA AND BRAD'S CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA WEDDINGCREDITSPhotography: Jeff Cooke – Halifax, Nova ScotiaFlowers: Do A Little Floral, Charlotte, NC Dress: MikaellaShoes: MAXSTUDIOCake: Maxine Vandiver: Matthews, NCVenue and Catering: Marriot City Center-Downtown Charlotte, North CarolinaDeAnna is one of Bride Chic's loyal readers.  Planning her wedding throughout the year, she shared a lot with

DESTINATIONS

CREDITSPhotography: John Truong and Stuart LiretteGowns: Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal CoutureHair: Kathie RothkopMakeup: Juliane ChaiModels: Jen Lam and Lauren PurcellYour wedding destination could be as close as the park down the street or half way across the world. Wherever you pick for your backdrop, finding the gown to compliment is part of the fun. In the header photos a silk chiffon and Chantilly

THE GREEN WEDDING TOUR

Gown by sustainable designer, Deborah LindquistWho says the “green” movement is limited to ventures in energy and transportation? According to Florita Sheldon, founder of the Green Wedding Tour, "The movement is so much bigger than that. It’s big enough to incorporate eco-friendly products and services into our daily lives and celebrations."   If you live in SoCal you can catch the Green Wedding

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GARDEN HEADS

Have you checked out Douglas Hannant's Spring 2011 collection?  Not only are the gowns long-lined and stunning, the hair is topped off with a floral arrangement.  I absolutely love this new concept and hope it catches on, giving hair artists license to go wild with imagination . . .Photos courtesy of Getty Images

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STRUT YOUR MUTT

Lirette PhotographyYears ago I wrote a short story about a real estate agent who had her Old English sheepdog accompany her down the aisle because her father and uncles were stuck in storm-ridden Minneapolis on her wedding day. What would have seemed gauche or even the stuff of fiction 20 years back is becoming common, that is, including your canine in the festivities. Considering how many

HIGH SOCIETY

A little Grace Kelly anyone?  Thought I'd leave you with this SMP board by the talented Sherri Kardell, titled, 'High Society'.  Any bride-to-be looking for class with a touch of romance will find it here.  What about that magnificent point d'spirit gown with yards of skirt and layers of organza?

2010Trends: Bridal Gown bridesmaid Wedding Dress

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THE BOW THING

Got a thing for bows.  Check these out.  There's just about every type you can imagine for tying the knot.